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Championship · Matchweek 12 · 24 October 2026 · 12:30

Portsmouth vs Millwall: prediction, odds and betting tip – 24 October 2026, Championship

2–1
1Portsmouth2.50
XDraw3.40
2Millwall3.00

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Played: final score 2–1. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.

Portsmouth vs Millwall, 24 October 2026 · 12:30 at Fratton Park (Portsmouth), with Tom Reeves, England officiating. Expect a tight contest. Below: our tip, outcome probabilities, team news and analysis.

Portsmouth vs Millwall: tip and prediction
Main tip · Handicap
Millwall +0.25 (Asian handicap)
1.80
Chance 55% · confidence medium

Wins: Millwall win. Half wins (half the stake back): a draw. Loses: Millwall lose.

Second tip · Goals
Both teams to score
1.75
Chance 54% · confidence medium
1–1likely score
≈ 2 goalstotal in the match
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Portsmouth vs Millwall: our analysis

Why we chose this tip

  1. Table. Portsmouth lie 10th, having collected 22 points after 14 matches (6W 4D 4L); Millwall lie 13th, having collected 18 points (5W 3D 6L).
  2. Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Portsmouth average 1.3 goals for and 1.3 against, compared with 1.6 for and 1.6 against for Millwall.
  3. Form in the competition. Portsmouth: 4W 3D 4L, goals 14–14; Millwall: 4W 3D 4L, goals 18–18.
  4. Head to head. In 9 previous meetings, Portsmouth have taken 3 wins to Millwall's 6 wins, plus 0 draws; the goal tally stands at 10–11.

What to expect

In our view there is little between the sides. We project a 1–1 scoreline, around 2 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (12.5%). This one looks finely poised.

On goals we go for Both teams to score (odds 1.75), which we give a 54% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 54%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 48%.

The prediction at a glance

  1. Meetings: 9; Portsmouth 3 wins, 0 draws, Millwall 6 wins.
  2. Head to head meetings have produced 2.3 goals a game on average.
  3. Scored and conceded in this competition: Portsmouth 14–14, Millwall 18–18.
  4. Our projection is around 2 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 48%.
  5. Unavailable: Portsmouth 10, Millwall 8.

Alternative tip: Under 2.5 goals

Another angle: Under 2.5 goals (probability 52%, top price 1.87). A projection of around 2 goals supports it.

Absences

Unavailable for Portsmouth: K. Anderson, B. Arthur, C. Bishop, L. Brooke-Smith, M. Kosznovszky, J. Murphy, C. Ogilvie, C. Shaughnessy, J. Swift, F. Umeh. Millwall will be without: J. Coburn, C. De Norre, L. Jensen, M. Luongo, F. Marschall, M. Servais, T. Arconte, M. Ivanovic. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.

Portsmouth vs Millwall: bookmaker odds side by side

Match result1X2
Top price available2.503.403.00
Market average2.473.272.86
Lowest odds2.383.102.70
GoalsBestAverageChance
Over 1.5 goals1.321.2972.0%
Over 2.5 goals2.021.9648.1%
Under 2.5 goals1.871.8251.9%
Over 3.5 goals3.483.3228.1%
BTTS – yes1.751.7254.2%
BTTS – no2.152.0345.8%

Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 24/10/26, 10:03. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 6.1%.

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The key facts

  • Likely result: Portsmouth 1–1 Millwall, roughly 2 goals in total.
  • Table: Portsmouth 10th (22 points), Millwall 13th (18 points).
  • Form in the competition: Portsmouth 4W 3D 4L (14:14), Millwall 4W 3D 4L (18:18).
  • H2H: 9 matches: Portsmouth 3W 0D 6L, goals 10–11.
  • Absences: Portsmouth 10, Millwall 8.

Who will win Portsmouth vs Millwall?

Portsmouth38%
Draw29%
Millwall33%

We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.

Portsmouth vs Millwall: more betting tips

Over 1.5 goals72.0% · fair odds 1.39 · best 1.32
Likely
Under 3.5 goals71.9% · fair odds 1.39 · best 1.34
Likely
Portsmouth or draw (1X)67.0% · fair odds 1.49 · best 1.44
Likely
Both teams to score: yes54.2% · fair odds 1.85 · best 1.75
Possible
Under 2.5 goals51.9% · fair odds 1.93 · best 1.87
Possible
Over 2.5 goals48.1% · fair odds 2.08 · best 2.02
Outsider
Both teams to score: no45.8% · fair odds 2.18 · best 2.15
Outsider
Portsmouth to win38.2% · fair odds 2.62 · best 2.50
Outsider
Millwall to win33.0% · fair odds 3.03 · best 3.00
Outsider
Draw28.8% · fair odds 3.47 · best 3.40
Outsider
Over 3.5 goals28.1% · fair odds 3.56 · best 3.48
Outsider

Fair odds = 1 / probability. A price is value when the best odds on offer beat the fair odds. Likely: 60% or more; possible: 50–60%; outsider: below 50%.

Corners and cards betting

Cornersline 10.5 corners
Over 1.75 · Under 1.99
probability of over 53.2%
Cardsline 3.5 cards
Over 1.66 · Under 2.14
probability of over 56.3%

Correct score tips

1 : 112.5%
1 : 010.0%
0 : 19.3%
2 : 18.5%
1 : 27.8%
0 : 07.4%

Portsmouth vs Millwall: injuries and missing players

Portsmouth

  • K. Andersonabsence · will miss the match
  • B. Arthurback injury · will miss the match
  • C. Bishopknee injury · will miss the match
  • L. Brooke-Smithankle injury · will miss the match
  • M. Kosznovszkyknee injury · will miss the match
  • J. Murphygroin injury · will miss the match
  • C. Ogilvieknee injury · will miss the match
  • C. Shaughnessyinjury · will miss the match
  • J. Swiftknee injury · will miss the match
  • F. Umehhamstring injury · will miss the match

Millwall

  • J. Coburnmuscle injury · will miss the match
  • C. De Norremuscle injury · will miss the match
  • L. Jensenmuscle injury · will miss the match
  • M. Luongoknee injury · will miss the match
  • F. Marschallinjury · will miss the match
  • M. Servaisnot in the squad · will miss the match
  • T. Arconteankle injury · doubtful
  • M. Ivanovichamstring injury · doubtful

Team news can still change before the game.

Standings and form

#TeamPW-D-LGoalsPts
1Middlesbrough148-4-230:1928
2Wolves148-3-325:1727
3Birmingham147-5-226:1326
4Stoke City148-2-422:1726
5Swansea148-2-421:1626
6West Brom147-4-320:1525
7Southampton148-4-229:1424
8West Ham146-5-336:2123
9Sheffield United146-4-420:1722
10Portsmouth146-4-419:1622
11QPR145-6-322:1721
12Norwich146-0-827:2418
13Millwall145-3-623:2418
14Blackburn145-3-620:2218
15Bristol City145-3-616:1918
16Wrexham144-5-517:1917
17Bolton155-2-820:2917
18Cardiff143-6-522:2315
19Lincoln144-3-714:2415
20Watford144-2-813:2314
21Charlton143-5-611:2214
22Burnley141-7-618:2610
23Derby152-4-914:3010
24Preston141-2-1112:305

Recent matches

Portsmouth

3 NovWPortsmouth 3–1 Swansea
31 OctDBurnley 0–0 Portsmouth
24 OctWPortsmouth 2–1 Millwall
20 OctDWolves 1–1 Portsmouth
17 OctWNorwich 0–1 Portsmouth

Millwall

3 NovLBirmingham 3–0 Millwall
31 OctWMillwall 4–1 Derby
24 OctLPortsmouth 2–1 Millwall
17 OctDMillwall 2–2 Lincoln
13 OctLMillwall 0–1 Swansea

Home and away

Portsmouth at home7 matches: 4W 1D 2L, goals 13–11
Millwall away7 matches: 2W 1D 4L, goals 8–15

Portsmouth vs Millwall: last matches of both teams

Portsmouth

W 3/11/26 · Portsmouth 3–1 Swansea
D 31/10/26 · Burnley 0–0 Portsmouth
D 20/10/26 · Wolves 1–1 Portsmouth
W 17/10/26 · Norwich 0–1 Portsmouth

Millwall

L 3/11/26 · Birmingham 3–0 Millwall
W 31/10/26 · Millwall 4–1 Derby
D 17/10/26 · Millwall 2–2 Lincoln
L 13/10/26 · Millwall 0–1 Swansea

Team comparison

PortsmouthMillwall
57%Form43%
50%Attack50%
54%Defence46%
40%Head to head60%
54%Goals46%
51.0%Overall49.0%

All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.

Form in the competition

PortsmouthWDWDW
MillwallLWLDL

Head to head

All matches
3Portsmouth
0Draws
6Millwall
24/10/26 · Portsmouth 2–1 Millwall
21/2/26 · Millwall 1–3 Portsmouth
22/11/25 · Portsmouth 3–1 Millwall
5/4/25 · Millwall 2–1 Portsmouth
28/1/25 · Portsmouth 0–1 Millwall
13/8/24 · Portsmouth 0–1 Millwall

Returns calculator

Potential return0 £
Net profit0 £
Implied probability0%
Market margin6.1%

Questions and answers

Which tip do we give for Portsmouth vs Millwall?

Millwall +0.25 (Asian handicap) (1.80); Both teams to score (1.75).

Who will win Portsmouth vs Millwall?

Our estimate gives Portsmouth a 38% chance of winning, the draw 29% and Millwall 33%.

What is the date, time and venue of the game?

Kick-off is on 24 October 2026 at 12:30, venue Fratton Park, Portsmouth. Referee: Tom Reeves, England.

Who will be missing?

Portsmouth: K. Anderson, B. Arthur, C. Bishop, L. Brooke-Smith, M. Kosznovszky, J. Murphy, C. Ogilvie, C. Shaughnessy, J. Swift, F. Umeh. Millwall: J. Coburn, C. De Norre, L. Jensen, M. Luongo, F. Marschall, M. Servais, T. Arconte, M. Ivanovic. Team news can still change before kick-off.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?

We put over 2.5 goals at 48% (odds 2.02) and under 2.5 goals at 52% (odds 1.87).

Will both teams score?

We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 54% (odds 1.75).

What correct score do we see as likeliest?

Top of our list is 1–1 (12.5%), then 1–0 (10.0%) and 0–1 (9.3%).

How do you put your predictions together?

Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.

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